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Shingles is a viral illness that affects a variety of locations throughout the body. It most often causes a painful skin rash on the trunk, abdomen or torso. Less commonly, the rash can be found on the arms or legs. Shingles may also affect the head, face, eyes, mouth or ear.
A shingles rash can develop anywhere on the body. However, the skin blisters caused by shingles are most likely to occur in two places: On one side of the waistline. The blisters form a band that's called a dermatome. On one side of the face. A shingles rash on the face usually forms around an eye or on the forehead. If you develop a rash or blisters anywhere on your body, see a doctor immediately.